Found this discussion group by accident after searching for BC and just wanted to share my experience so far. I have had kidney stones since the beginning of the year and always associated blood in urine with the stones, all blood tests were normal. However I was sent for an Ultrasound which revealed two solid lesions in the bladder both showing calcified content (whatever that may mean). The largest lesion measured 2.3cm and the smaller one 1.6cm diameter. All a bit of a shock as I have always been fit and healthy with no major risk factors. Have now had a cystoscopy which showed a suspicious growth almost certainly cancer. Awaiting CT scan and TURBT. Not sure if there is any connection between the kidney stones and BC and whether it was fortunate to have a Ultrasound for another reason which identified the lesions. Any comments on the size of the lesions would be appreciated, I think these are considered to be small which I assume indicates that it has been caught early and less chance of the cancer spreading.
Hello Modena20 and welcome to this friendly group, although I am sure you would rather not be here. We know how you must be feeling as many of us have been there. The uncertainty and not knowing can be scary, but be aware bladder cancer can be treated successfully. BC is not usually associated with kidney stones, but you never know. Everyone is different. The CT scan is standard procedure, just to rule anything else out elsewhere and give them a bigger picture of what they are dealing with. Lots of experience here so feel free to ask anything. Best wishes.
